Application Process & Interviews at L'Oréal

1. Psychometric tests 2. Video Interview 3. Assessment Centre First stage - Group work, group presentation, Interviews with Product Managers and HR Second stage - Interviews with HR and GM/Head of Brands Third stage - Interview with HR Director and Divisional General Manager

Very long interview process, took months was about 7/8 stages

1. Online application 2. Online Assessment 3. Pre-recorded video interview 4. Assessment Centre 5. Interview One (A more structured and formal email, all the typical questions, like tell us about a time you have shown leadership) 6. Final Interview (Whilst this was conducted by higher up management, it was a more casual interview, less structured, with a focus on getting to know you, and your personality and character traits)

Online application, this had a cut off for a minimum credit average at University. Online testing, this online test was not as difficult as other companies. The fields were literacy, numeracy and logical reasoning. Video interview, three questions. Assessment center; work in a team to brainstorm an environmentally friendly new product, one on one pitch to your assessor. Interview with the grad recruiter. Interview with HR Director and a GM

Interview process was quite long but fairly average for a grad program. Applications, online testing, video interview, assessment centre, psychometric testing and reference checks - then an offer

Online Application Personality test Video Interview Assessment Centre Casual Interview Formal Interview OFFER!

Assessment center was well run with clear communication on next steps.

Why do you want to work at L'Oreal? How would you Market a new product? What is your favourite brand? What attributes can you bring over to L'Oreal from your previous work history?

In my assessment centre there was a 45 minute one on one interview, the questions were fairly challenging but focused on yourself, for example "what does success mean to you"

Tell us about a time you displayed leadership/resilience/ that you failed/ that you overcame a hardship etc.

Previous work, personality, goals and values

Almost everything you could ask. At the assessment centre we had to do a presentation on market trends of the beauty industry and how they affect L'Oreal. After that there was a long one-on one interview which asked some challenging questions such as - what does success mean to you?

All the typical questions were asked in the more informal of the two interviews, e.g. tell me about a time when you.... The formal interview was a deep dive into who you were as a person to see if you'd be a fit with the company

Prepare for behavioural type questions Think of Marketing strategies to propose Learn the values of L'Oreal and integrate them in your interview responses i.e. being innovative and entrepreneurial driven

Don't over prepare but definitely research the company but more so the industry. Have a look at the brands we own but look at where the market (skincare, cosmetics, hair care) is moving towards, the trends in the market

Be open and honest, don't be afraid to discuss your weaknesses, showing that you are self-aware and not afraid to admit you are not perfect is a strength within itself

Reflect on your values and larger life goals and understand how this job feeds into a greater mission. Be a strong collaboration

I would say our company looks more for a well-rounded candidate - they look to match the cultural fit of the company, they know there are many things that can be taught on the job. Confidence I thought was a big factor in assessment center - as well as that I think my passion and knowledge for the industry also helped (but wouldn't need to be a crucial factor).

Do your research on the company, the history, the brands, the management committee, and brainstorm some of the potential struggles the company might go through in the future.